What did Moses Sweat, the owner of the Sweat-Morin Homestead, wear while working out in his fields? What kinds of clothing were worn and where? How was it all made in 1786? Reenactors Sara and Bob Donovan will model and explain colonial attire for men and women, piece by piece, and from head to toe. Please note […]
Join us at the opening of our new World War I exhibit, featuring local WWI service members and the hazardous conditions they faced overseas. The Sanford-Springvale Historical Society’s new World War I exhibit focuses on two themes — “Over There: Honoring Maine’s Sons and Service During WWI” and “Gas, Disease, and Loss: Hazardous Conditions of the Great War.” World […]
Explore the 18th-century Americas, when gender identity was defined by a strict, patriarchal structure in which men held public power and women were restricted to domestic, private roles. Religion reinforced these hierarchies, defining female virtue through motherhood and piety, while legal frameworks often rendered women secondary to men.
We welcome you to come spin yarn with us at the historic beautifully restored Sweat-Morin Homestead! No matter if you are a new spinner, experienced, or someone who wants to learn about spinning yarn — we are happy to have you join us. If you have a spinning wheel that needs some TLC, we have […]
Step back with us to 1775, when military decorum and assigned duties within the rebel units gradually improved from a collection of militia farmers and yeomen to the beginnings of a coordinated and effective fighting force. Officers of the Continental Army, former merchants, planters, lawyers, farmers, and legislatures realized the need for organized camp life. […]
The Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum is thrilled to welcome back Russian-American virtuosos Ilya Kazantsev and Sergey Antonov. Having graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages — including Moscow’s Rachmaninoff Hall and Saint Petersburg’s Philharmonic Recital Hall — this phenomenal piano and cello duo is ready to captivate our audience once again. Both artists were child […]
